Texas Roadhouse chicken fried steak is not a standard national menu item. The closest listing is Country Fried Chicken at $17.99 with 780 calories, hand-battered and finished with cream gravy. A beef version, Country Fried Sirloin, shows up only at select locations.
What it is (and what the menu actually calls it)
Chicken fried steak at Texas Roadhouse is a naming problem more than a menu problem. The chain’s hand-battered, gravy-topped fried entree is printed as Country Fried Chicken, not chicken fried steak, and it uses chicken breast rather than beef cube steak.
That distinction matters if you grew up on the Texas diner version. Classic chicken fried steak is tenderized beef, battered and fried like chicken, then buried in peppered cream gravy. Texas Roadhouse gives a chicken breast the same treatment: hand-battered in the kitchen, fried to order, ladled with country gravy. The plate reads identical. The protein does not.
Item spec table
Here is the verified spec for the item most people are actually ordering when they search for chicken fried steak here, drawn from the printed menu and published nutrition data.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Menu name | Country Fried Chicken |
| What it is | Hand-battered chicken breast, fried to order, topped with cream gravy |
| Protein | Chicken breast (not beef cube steak) |
| Menu price | $17.99 |
| Calories | 780 (entree as served, gravy included) |
| What’s included | Two sides of your choice, plus complimentary rolls and cinnamon butter |
| Menu category | Country Dinners / fried entrees, not the hand-cut steak section |
| Cooked to order? | Yes, battered and fried per ticket, so allow extra time on busy nights |
| Beef equivalent | Country Fried Sirloin, select locations only |
The 780-calorie figure covers the entree alone. Sides and rolls count separately, and that is where the real damage happens.
Price and portion
Country Fried Chicken lists at $17.99, and that includes two sides plus the rolls. There is one size only, with no half portion of this item on the standard dinner menu.
Regional pricing moves this number. Metro locations in California, New York, and the Northeast typically run above the national figure, while smaller Midwest and Southern markets sit at or below it. A 10-15% swing either direction is normal.
| What you pay for | Detail |
|---|---|
| Entree base | $17.99 national reference price |
| Realistic regional range | Roughly $16 to $21 depending on market |
| Sides included | Two, no upcharge on standard choices |
| Premium side upcharge | Loaded options and side salads with certain dressings add a small fee |
| Rolls | Free, refilled on request |
| Extra gravy | Usually free or a nominal charge, varies by store |
To confirm your local number, pull up your specific store page on the chain’s site or app. Third-party delivery menus are the worst reference point, since those prices are marked up over dine-in.
Calories and nutrition
The entree is 780 calories as served with gravy. That is the plate only. Add two sides and a few rolls with cinnamon butter and a realistic full-meal total lands somewhere between 1,300 and 2,000 calories depending entirely on what you pick.
Fried and gravy-topped means sodium is high, which is the number worth watching more than calories if you track blood pressure. The chain publishes full nutrition data including sodium and fat, and that document is the only source worth trusting for exact grams.
Practical math for the sides: steamed vegetables, green beans, or a plain baked potato keep the meal near the low end. Loaded sweet potato, mashed potatoes with gravy, and steak fries push it high fast. Each roll with cinnamon butter adds a meaningful chunk, and the basket gets refilled if you let it.
Country Fried Sirloin: the beef version
Country Fried Sirloin is the item that genuinely matches what most people mean by chicken fried steak, and it is not on every menu. Availability has been inconsistent across regions and menu revisions, so its presence at your store is a local question.
There is no reliable national price to quote for it. If your location carries it, expect it to sit with the other beef entrees rather than at the chicken price, realistically the high teens to low twenties. Call and ask for the exact number.
One trick when you call: ask whether they have “Country Fried Sirloin,” not “chicken fried steak.” Staff answer the first accurately and often say no to the second out of reflex, since that phrase appears nowhere in their ordering system.
How to order it well
Order the gravy on the side. It is the single change that improves this plate most, because the batter goes soft under gravy within minutes and the crust is the entire point.
Doneness is not a variable here the way it is on hand-cut steaks. A chicken breast comes out cooked through, so skip the temperature conversation and put your attention on the sides. Two come free with the entree, and they carry the meal.
- Best pairing: mashed potatoes to catch gravy, plus green beans or steamed vegetables to cut the richness. Two heavy starches make for a leaden plate.
- Gravy on the side: ask at the point of ordering, not after it arrives.
- Extra crispy: some kitchens honor a request for a longer fry. Ask politely, accept a no.
- Rolls: free and unlimited, and the fastest way to be too full for a $17.99 entree. Hold the basket until the food lands.
- Splitting it: generous for one, thin for two. To share, add a side salad rather than stretching it.
Is it worth it, and how it compares
At $17.99 with two sides and free rolls, it is one of the better value plates on the menu, but only if fried chicken with gravy is what you want. If you came for beef, this is not a substitute and you will notice.
Against the 6 oz sirloin, which sits in similar price territory, the choice is about occasion. The sirloin is a hand-cut steak you control the doneness on and the thing the chain is known for. If it is your first visit, order the steak.
Against Herb Crusted Chicken or the grilled options, the country fried version costs about the same and delivers roughly double the calories. That is either the appeal or the dealbreaker. Grilled is the better everyday order; this is the better once-in-a-while order.
Where this page is uncertain
This is an independent guide, not an official Texas Roadhouse resource, and several details vary by store in ways no national page can resolve. Prices, availability, and side upcharges are set regionally and change without notice.
Specifically: the $17.99 price is a reference point your location may not match. Country Fried Sirloin availability is genuinely inconsistent and there is no reliable price for it. Side upcharges differ store to store. Nutrition figures cover the entree as served and do not account for kitchen variation or your side choices. Confirm anything that matters by calling your location or checking the official app.
FAQ
Does Texas Roadhouse have chicken fried steak?
Not under that name. The menu lists Country Fried Chicken at $17.99, which is hand-battered chicken breast with cream gravy. A beef version called Country Fried Sirloin exists at some locations but is not a nationwide item, so call ahead if you specifically want beef.
What is the difference between chicken fried steak and country fried chicken?
Chicken fried steak is beef, usually tenderized cube steak, battered and fried using a technique borrowed from fried chicken. Country Fried Chicken is actual chicken breast given the same batter and gravy treatment. The preparation matches; the protein does not.
How much is Country Fried Chicken at Texas Roadhouse?
$17.99 as a national reference price, including two sides and complimentary rolls. Regional pricing moves this roughly 10-15% either direction, so expect $16 to $21 depending on your market. Check your store’s page for the exact figure.
How many calories are in Texas Roadhouse Country Fried Chicken?
780 calories for the entree with gravy. That excludes your two sides and the rolls, which can add 500 to 1,200 more. Steamed vegetables and a plain baked potato keep the total down; loaded sides and multiple rolls push it past 1,800.
Does Country Fried Chicken come with sides?
Yes, two sides of your choice are included in the $17.99 price, along with the free rolls and cinnamon butter every table gets. A few loaded or premium sides carry a small upcharge, and which ones vary by location.
Can I get the gravy on the side?
Yes, and it is worth asking. Gravy softens the hand-battered crust within minutes of hitting the plate. Requesting it on the side keeps the crunch and lets you control how much you use. Ask when you order, not after.
Is Country Fried Sirloin still on the menu?
It depends on your location. It has appeared regionally rather than nationally and availability has shifted across menu revisions. When you call, ask for “Country Fried Sirloin” by name rather than “chicken fried steak,” since the second phrase does not exist in their ordering system.
Is it available at lunch?
The dinner item is available whenever the restaurant is open, but lunch and early dine menus carry their own portions and pricing that differ by location. If you want a cheaper version, ask about those options rather than assuming this entree is discounted.
Related guides
For every section and current pricing, start with the complete Texas Roadhouse menu. If value brought you here, the early dine pricing guide covers the discounted weekday window, and current weekly specials and deals are worth checking first. Ordering to go? See takeout prices with pictures.